Archive for HazMat
Florida Man Scatters Fiancée's Ashes at LensCrafters Causing Hazmat Freakout
It's not uncommon for people to toss their relatives' ashes in the Atlantic during a Florida sunset. Some rabid football...
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Norfolk Southern runs accident course for Delaware first responders
Norfolk Southern Corp. is conducting its first railroad-accident training for firefighters and other local officials since the railroad began ramping up crude oil deliveries to the Delaware City Refinery in late 2012.
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Hazmat crews evacuate 120 – 150 employees
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Toxic chemical spilled in Salt Lake City warehouse
No one was harmed after a highly toxic chemical spilled at a Salt Lake City warehouse Wednesday morning. Salt Lake City Fire received a call just before 9 a.m. of a chemical spill near 5178 W. 150 South, according to spokesman Jasen Asay.
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$5 estate sale purchase leads to hazmat ordeal in Camarillo
A World War II-era first-aid kit bought at an estate sale led to a huge hazardous material response Monday for one Camarillo family.
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HazMat situation in Franklin County, NC
Hazardous material and fire teams in Franklin County were called to an apartment complex Friday about possible meth lab.
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Hazmat tackling chemical spill at Montana Tech
BUTTE - A chemical spill in a lab room on the campus of Montana Tech in Butte forced the administration to call for a HazMat crew to respond to the university on Monday afternoon.
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HazMatIQ Releasing New SAFe Kit
Hazmat training company, HazMatIQ is launching a rapidly deployable, Stay Alive Five equipment Kit at the 2013 Hotzone Conference Oct. 17-19, Booth 204/ 206.
Michigan sheriff: Volatile materials destroyed
A sheriff says hazardous materials were destroyed last week during a search of properties in northern Michigan's Leelanau County.
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Hazardous materials investigation shuts down Pacific Centre parking lot
The Pacific Centre parking lot in downtown Vancouver is back open after a hazardous materials investigation shut it down early Sunday morning.
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BFD hazardous material team on scene of unknown chemical spill
BFD hazardous material team on scene of unknown chemical spill Beaumont Fire Department's hazardous materials team are working to figure out what a chemical spilled on streets in Old Town is and how to clean it up.
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Tioga, N.D., oil spill drawing media visits; cleanup will take months
As crews continue cleaning up after a pipeline break spilled 20,600 barrels of oil near here, more national media outlets are finding their way to the site in northwest North Dakota.
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Crews clean-up 80 gallons of diesel following crash – WFSB
Crews clean-up 80 gallons of diesel following crashWFSB... driver of the semi was transported to a local hospital to be treated for minor injuries. The driver of the SUV was not injured. The intersection was shut down for a few hours as hazmat teams cleaned-up the spill. Copyright 2013 WSMV (Meredith ...
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Mock hazardous leak exercise is successful – Cleveland Daily Banner
Mock hazardous leak exercise is successfulCleveland Daily Banner“As I said in a public statement earlier this week, our Charleston plant has an outstanding safety record,” stated Ken Corley, plant manager at Olin Clor. “This drill is a part of our ... Members of Cleveland/Bradley County Emergency Management Agency ...
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Bostic's in Briggs' place 10 years later – Chicago Tribune
Bostic's in Briggs' place 10 years laterChicago TribuneThe team was off to an 0-3 start in what turned out to be Dick Jauron's final season as coach and the defense had surrendered 111 points. What it needed more than a spark was a hazmat crew to clean up the mess. "I was nervous," Briggs said. "I didn't ...and more »
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Train derailment, explosions force evacuation of Alberta community – The Globe and Mail
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Train derailment, explosions force evacuation of Alberta communityThe Globe and MailParkland County and Yellowhead County fire crews went to the scene alongside the City of Edmonton Fire Department Hazmat crew and Air One from Edmonton, according to Parkland County. Officials from Alberta Environment and Sustainable ... “As efforts to ...CN fuel cars derail, explode west of EdmontonCBC.caall 159 news articles »
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Friends mourn squad member who died from crash injuries – New Jersey Herald
Friends mourn squad member who died from crash injuriesNew Jersey HeraldLarry Hajna, a spokesman for the Department of Environmental Protection, said Ken's Marine Service was contracted to clean up the gasoline spill on Thursday and Friday, but that the work is now being transitioned to a different company hired by the ...and more »
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Hundreds in Vigo County Dispose of Hazardous Materials – MyWabashValley
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Hundreds in Vigo County Dispose of Hazardous MaterialsMyWabashValleyIt was a day of clean-up in Vigo County, as hundreds lined up to dispose of their hazardous materials. It was Tox Away Day at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, and residents came out in droves to discard unwanted chemicals and paint. This is the first ...
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New Jersey Herald – Andover crash closes Route 206 – New Jersey Herald
New Jersey Herald - Andover crash closes Route 206New Jersey HeraldANDOVER BOROUGH – State Police have identified the two drivers, one who is listed in critical condition, involved in an accident between a gasoline tanker truck and a car that shut down Route 206 for almost 13 hours as responders worked to clean up ...Gasoline tanker crash in Andover injures driver, spills thousands of gallons ...The Star-Ledger - NJ.comall 4 news articles »
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Sick Twelve-year-old Prompts Mercury Cleanup – WILX-TV
Sick Twelve-year-old Prompts Mercury CleanupWILX-TVPoison control contacted the Ingham County Health Department. That prompted the cleanup by the Environmental Protection Agency. Now hazmat crews are at the boy's home, to test for and remove contaminated materials. The Superintendent of Williamston ...
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Chemical leak at mill – Fort Frances Times
Chemical leak at millFort Frances TimesChemical leak at mill. Friday, 18 October 2013 - 3:20pm. From the OPP. On Friday around 1:15 p.m., Rainy River District OPP officers responded to the report of a train derailment at the Resolute Forest Product mill property in Fort Frances. Officers ...
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Base employees learn to respond to active shooter, chemical release – Marines.mil (press release)
Base employees learn to respond to active shooter, chemical releaseMarines.mil (press release)Orvel Ronk, Quantico's antiterrorism program manager, instructs Quantico employees on how to react to an active shooter situation on Oct. 10, during one of several such trainings at Little Hall. (Photo by Mike DiCicco) ...and more »
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New Jersey Herald – Blue Ridge Rescue Squad mourns loss of accident victim … – New Jersey Herald
New Jersey Herald - Blue Ridge Rescue Squad mourns loss of accident victim ...New Jersey HeraldPhoto by Tracy Klimek/New Jersey Herald - Workers continued to clean up gasoline in the soil on Friday, Oct. 18 on Route 206 at the scene of an accident between a tanker truck and a car. Submitted Photo .... Along with the Department of Environmental ...
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Ron Nielson Accidentally Sets Self On Fire Burning Cross For Halloween – Huffington Post
Ron Nielson Accidentally Sets Self On Fire Burning Cross For HalloweenHuffington PostAbout 50,000 liters (13,200 gallons) of crude oil that leaked from a pipeline operated by PTT Global Chemical Plc, has reached the popular tourist island in Thailand's eastern sea despite continuous attempts to clean it up. (AP Photo) ... Exploding ...
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Emergency response tested during Rubbertown simulation – WAVE
Emergency response tested during Rubbertown simulationWAVEWe'll use our knowledge that we learned from the train derailment explosion, a recent hazmat cleanup in June and training to improve our emergency response." Duncan said. "We have a number of chemicals that are associated with the production of ...
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All lanes now open on the Florida Turnpike in Palm Beach Gardens after vehicle … – WPTV
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All lanes now open on the Florida Turnpike in Palm Beach Gardens after vehicle ...WPTVPalm Beach Gardens fire rescue crews and hazmat crews helped battle the fire and clean up the diesel fuel leaking from the tractor trailer's two fuel tanks. The driver, Alberto Suarez pulled over to the right shoulder and the carrier truck became ...
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Dozens Evacuated From Lakewood Industrial Park Plant – New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio
Dozens Evacuated From Lakewood Industrial Park PlantNew Jersey 101.5 FM RadioHazmat teams remain on the scene continuing to clean up the area which should be avoided. Both materials are colorless and odorless. According to the CDC, carbon dioxide can cause headache, dizziness, restlessness, paresthesia; dyspnea (breathing ...and more »
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Another horror story from the Weld County oil patch – Boulder Weekly
Another horror story from the Weld County oil patchBoulder WeeklyCommissioner Tim Conway took time out from his busy schedule of trying to secede from Colorado to urge regulators to initiate a cleanup. He also said the county has had trouble finding out whether there are plans to clean the building and when a ...
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Andover crash causes injuries, fuel spill – New Jersey Herald
Andover crash causes injuries, fuel spillNew Jersey HeraldANDOVER BOROUGH – A serious motor vehicle accident between a gasoline tanker truck and a car has shut down Route 206 as responders work to clean up thousands of gallons of spilled gasoline, officials say. The highway is expected to be closed in both ...
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Latest NSW fire updates, Thursday,… – Stock Journal
Latest NSW fire updates, Thursday,...Stock JournalIn Moorebank, a chemical spill has closed Moorebank Avenue between the M5 and Church Road. Emergency services and HAZMAT crews are on site working to clean up the spill. Motorists cannot exit or enter the M5 at Moorebank Avenue due to the closure.and more »
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Asbestos dumped in streets – The Maitland Mercury
Asbestos dumped in streetsThe Maitland MercuryHazmat crews confirmed the material was asbestos when they arrived after a triple-0 call from Central Avenue residents. The crews wore protective suits and breathing masks to clean up the mess and it was disposed of correctly at a Newcastle City ...and more »
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Crews clean up diesel spill – Daily Advertiser
Crews clean up diesel spillDaily AdvertiserFire and Rescue HAZMAT crews at the site of a semi-trailer that overturned after coming off Oura Road onto Byrnes Road. Picture: Les Smith. Fire and Rescue HAZMAT crews at the site of a semi-trailer that overturned after coming off Oura Road onto ...
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